Anyone who’s ever tried to attract feathered friends to their backyard by installing a bird feeder knows: If you install it, they will come. "They" being squirrels, of course — and it doesn’t seem to ...

There's nothing quite like the simple joy of watching colorful birds flock to your backyard feeder. But then, a familiar foe appears: the squirrel. These acrobatic, little thieves can empty a feeder ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

Growing up in the suburban New York City area, surrounded by beech/oak forest, we sat in a wonderful place to enjoy the seasonal comings and goings of a wide variety of birds. And since my parents ...

A backyard battle in the United States took an unexpected turn when a newly 'squirrel-proof' bird feeder was put to the test.

Squirrels are all right. They’re better than your average rodent, and they jump around and stuff. But if you have a bird feeder, you might hate them. These animals just don't get that some food is set ...

A grandmother in the U.K. has found a slick way to handle thieving squirrels. Sally Stranix, 64, has been smearing Vaseline on the stand of her bird feeder to stop one "greedy" squirrel from feasting ...

'The 5-7-9 rule with feeders is a way to help avoid those pesky acrobats,' says Maria Kincaid, in-house ornithologist for ...

One man's fight against a squirrel eating from his bird feeder has delighted the internet after he shared his unusual solution to the problem. The British homeowner, who faced an intruder tucking into ...

WHICH SQUIRREL FEEDER IS BEST? Having a squirrel feeder can be a smart strategy, even if you aren’t a fan of squirrels. A properly positioned squirrel feeder can help keep the critters from venturing ...

This is why it’s a bad idea to be greedy. A woman in the United Kingdom recently made an unpleasant discovery when she went to check on her garden bird feeder. Apparently, another type of animal tried ...